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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07012008NRB2. � 4. �tt�� � T� �1911��] HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Chairperson Koerner called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL: Present: Ginny Koerner - Chairperson Harvey Wheeler — Vice Chair Todd Klitenic Cynthia Schuster Staff & Council Members Present: Vice Mayor Sal Neglia Recording Secretary Donna Cyr APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, 2008 Excused Absence: Jim Slattery Absent: Lynn Albury On a MOTION by Ms. Schuster and SECOND by Mr. Klitenic, the June 3, 2008 minutes were approved as they stand by a unanimous voice vote. There was some discussion by the members about not sitting at the dais. It was decided that when the full board is back together they will vote on whether to sit at the dais or at the table. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Recording Secretary let the members know that the Council meetings start at 6:30pm now instead of 7:OOpm. Also members reapplying for Board membership are encouraged to be at the meeting for an interview by Council. 6. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input. 7. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Wheeler updated Ms. Koerner on the speaker from the last meeting DoodyCalls. This company is involved in feces removal on public property. Mr. Wheeler said he received an email from Ms. Reynolds with an update on if the City would be interested in looking into this service. Because of budget constraints the City isn't interested at this time. A. Champion Tree Day — The event is Saturday, November 15th at Friendship Park from 9am — 12n. Ms. Schuster spoke about her suggestion on a contest for the high school kids to make a short video or commercial on the environment to Natural Resources Board July 1, 2008 Page Two be run on channel 10. Ms. Albury was going to speak with Sebastian High School's Media Dept to see if this could work. The prize would being having the winner's name and video shown on channel 10 and a slide on channel 25. Ms. Schuster won't be able to attend the event but will do whatever is necessary to help out before. Mr. Klitenic and Ms. Koerner will be able to attend. Mr. Wheeler wasn't sure. Kid's activities were discussed and the members liked the idea of the kids painting on a large canvas or paper (Mr. Wheeler will handle). Ms. Koerner mentioned using small odd shaped pieces of Styrofoam and painting them like fish, bugs, shells and turning them into door knockers. Ms. Koerner also mentioned other crafts. Start collecting pine cones for bird feeders. See if Mr. Slattery will bring his bat box and bring building instructions and a short list of the benefits of bats to the environment. Suggested hand outs — Making a rain barrel (with costs); Swale & Erosion Control (Mr. Wheeler will work on); what trees are native and evasive trees (Ms. Schuster will work on); Beth Powell — Scrub Jay's; Master Gardeners (Mr. Klitenic will contact); Garden Club (Ms. Schuster will contact). Speakers — Suggestions are the Mayor or Vice Mayor; Ms. Reynolds, or Dr. Baker. Donations — Donations from local plant shops, possibly Shady Grove Tree Nursery (small garden plants), McDonalds, trees from the City, someone should contact the Mayor about trying to get a plant arrangement from Disney (we've received them in the past). Ms. Koerner has the roll of raffle tickets. The board secretary will look into badges for the members to make it easier to identify them when getting donations. Also the board secretary will bring donation letters for the next meeting. B. Going Green — Ms. Koerner suggested that the City get large recycle bins for City parks. Mr. Minner was going to contact Ms. Reynolds about getting pricing on this. It was suggested by Mr. Wheeler that the bins could be built in house. Common Gardens / Victory Gardens — There was information passed out from Ms. Koerner on these gardens. Everyone was encouraged to go home and read the information. Spoil Island Cleanup, July 19th, sponsored by Marine Industries of the Treasure Coast. It was suggested that this is something the board can do. Mr. Wheeler offered one of his boats for the event. Adopt a Street Program — KIRB has a list of streets available. Each member was encouraged to adopt their street. Exotic species eradication — Ms. Koerner mentioned hearing that Fish & Wildlife would prefer that the Brazilian Pepper trees be left alone because they are considered a Scrub Jay habitat. It was also mentioned that the City wanted them eradicated because they are a nuisance. Before anything is done with this it needs to be clarified. Natural Resources Board July 1, 2008 Page Three 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Revisit Board Goals — A list of goals and how they fit into the City Code of the board was passed out. (See attached) Each item was discussed and it was decided that the board needs to start working on fulfilling these goals. There was discussion about changing code to benefit the environment. An example is changing the code for docks on the river. Items the board would like to get with Ms. Reynolds about are: the recycle bins; environmental friendly docking material; planting mangroves; and the Periwinkle Park project. Also the members want to get together with Ms. Reynolds and shadow her on a typical work day and help out if needed. Each member would contact Ms. Reynolds to set something up. Ms. Schuster was going to contact Charles Cardinale about giving another demonstration on measuring a tree. She was going to invite him to the next meeting. The board secretary would get the measuring instructions to each board member. The board secretary would try to get the Champion Tree flyer on channel 25. Ms. Koerner offered a suggestion about changing the code on gated community's walls to allow for small creatures access / escape by requiring an arch in the wall. She also felt that the code needed to be reviewed regarding building on the river on Indian River Drive. 9. MEMBER MATTERS: Todd Klitenic — Wanted to know the status of the Wildlife and Duck Crossing signs. The boards approved Mr. Klitenic going before Council with a sample sign and get an update on the previously requested signs. Harvey Wheeler — Passed out some information about wind power. Mr. Wheeler is concerned that the City (ie. Code Enforcement) will try to hinder people going green when using home wind mills. Ginny Koerner — Reminded the members about observing the Sunshine Law. That members can not talk about board matters outside of the meetings. Ms. Schuster mentioned at her church the vacation bible school studied about the environment and challenged the church to be involved. 10. STAFF MATTERS: No staff matters. 11. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. , - • � � Nat I Resources airperson Signature Bo Secretary Si ture � �-5-� Date NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD Three Prong Focus for the Environment per City Code Identify at least goals you want to accomplish under each provision and then once you have identified the goals develop a plan of action to achieve the goal Preservation and Enhancement: a. Efforts for the protection of historic, specimen and protected trees Shoreline improvement & protection and increase protection of the Aquatic Preserves (goal #1) � � b. Develo_pment of initiatives and proqrams for conservation of sensitive lands and open space, to be pursued both within the cityproper and reqionally on an interaovernmental basis Use of native plants on city property and eradicate invasive exotic plants from the city (goal #4) Wild Turkey Sandmine oversight on behalf of Council as directed � c. Spearheadinq public education and awareness events such as the Champion Tree Proqram, Arbor Dav and Earth Davi celebrations Public awareness through events and working with high school and middle school students (goal #3) — Holding Earth Day in April and Champion Tree Day and Arbor Day in November � � d. A model for monitorinq and enhancinq the urban forest and protected species within the habitat � � Requlatorv Proqrams: a. Periodic review of the tree protection and landscape code provisions to formulate recommended amendments Strengthen City ordinances and improve code enforcement (goal #1) � � b. Proposals for development of additional areas of environmental protection requlations � � c. Formulation of policy considerations to be used as quidelines bv the Planninq and Zoninq Commission in considerinq land development requlations. i. Strengthen City Ordinances and improve code enforcement ii. � Public Assets Manaqement: a. Proposed plantinq of trees or landscapinq i.. More hands-on projects (Goal #5) ii. � b. Developing environmental best manaqement practices to be employed by the c� i. ii. iii. The city council may assign or request additional activities by the board. 2 cnvoF � il�� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone (772)589-5570 Fax AGENDA NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, July 1st, 2008 6:00 P.M. "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the ba/anced re/ationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, 2008 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 6 PUBLIC INPUT: 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Champion Tree Day — Friendship Park 1. Confirm date — November 15, 2008 2. Decide on Contest 3. Work on handouts for citizens about going :Green" B. Going "Green" 1. Common Garden — Solar; Water; and Wind Power 2. Recycling Bins — cost, quantity, locations 3. Community wide cleanup a. Adopt a Street program b. Spoil Island cleanup c. Exotic species eradication 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Revisit Board Goals � ♦ B. Revisit Building Code for Gated Community 9. MEMBER MATTERS: 10. STAFF MATTERS: A. Periwinkle Stormwater Park Habitat Management — Margie Reynolds B. River Clean Up program - Margie Reynolds 11. ADJOURNMENT: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EV/DENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE F/LED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F. S). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE. 2. �� 5,�,� �,�,,��N HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone (772) 589-5570 Fax AGENDA R, � j� � �� � � i (lJIJ�"� , Y� NATURALRESOURCES BOARD � � REGULAR MEETING � ,� TUESDAY, July 1st, 2008 `�'� 6:00 P.M. "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" r �( CALL TO ORDER: � � � ��'� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: n � 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTS: � l �1"" —` � � a � - � � 6 PUBLIC INPUT: � i 7. OLD BUSINESS: �.. ��- � A. Champion Tree Day — Friendship Park � 1. Confirm date — November 15, 2008 2. Decide on Contest 3. Work on handouts for citizens about going :Green" � � B. Going "Green" 1. Common Garden — Solar; Water; and Wind Power 2. Recycling Bins — cost, quantity, locations 3. Community wide cleanup a. Adopt a Street program b. Spoil Island cleanup c. Exotic species eradication NEW BUSINESS: A. Revisit Board Goals � V� � � � '� ►� � �, � � U � �./ �' i )� s� � �" `' 1. � c . �J�" , q 1 �` / �. Ct ,� ��� B. Revisit Building Code for Gated Community 9. MEMBER MATTERS: 10. STAFF MATTERS: A. Periwinkle Stormwater Park Habitat Management — Margie Reynolds B. River Clean Up program - Margie Reynolds 11. ADJOURNMENT: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEED/NGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD /NCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EV/DENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SA/D APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITH/N TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F. S). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMER/CANS WITH D/SABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORD/NATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO TH/S MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE.